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Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment Follow-On Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM

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02 Apr 2021 at 06:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is conducting a tender for the "Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment Follow-On Contract," aimed at providing in-service support over ten years for various sonar-related equipment including echo sounders and underwater telephones. The tender period concluded on 12 March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2021 and run until 31 March 2031. This procurement, classified under the "services" category and valued at approximately £27 million, is located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in underwater electronic systems, sonar technology, and defence equipment services. Companies that are able to supply parts, technology refresh capabilities, or maintenance services in this field will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, given the nature of the requirement which includes a focus on spares availability and technological support, providing avenues for innovation and growth in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment Follow-On Contract

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is placing a 10 year in service support contract including spares availability and technology refresh on some of the equipments for Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment (MSE). Start date is April 2021. MSE includes Echo Sounders, Underwater Telephones, Towed Noise Sources, and some additional Minor Sonars. The portfolio includes safety related sonars. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sonars.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-098899ed-5b87-4de6-a8f6-807ac5ffbf74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e839e60b-706e-4da6-8552-7eb10c8b99cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

38114000 - Echo sounders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,117,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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